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Pinball Pete’s is moving, new LGBTQ bar is opening & other Washtenaw County business news
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Ann Arbor’s business scene has had a few big changes lately, including the announcement that Pinball Pete’s will move to East Liberty Street. The city is also expecting a new LGBTQ bar to open and a beloved sandwich shop in the Cranbrook Village shopping center to finally reopen after a fire closed it in 2022.
Adopt an adult dog for any price at the Humane Society of Huron Valley
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Humane Society of Huron Valley is making it a bit easier for people to adopt pets by eliminating the adoption costs for its adult dogs. The shelter near Ann Arbor at 3100 Cherry Hill Road shared on Friday, May 3, that it is full and dealing with a high number of dogs that need to be adopted.
Ann Arbor born, New York bound: University of Michigan artist bids farewell
ANN ARBOR, MI - It’s a classic story: Spend a life in a Midwestern city before embarking on a career in the big city. For Ayanna Aneesa-Rafia, she grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from Skyline High School. She graduates from University of Michigan on Saturday and plans to move to New York City to pursue an art career.
Tmaz Taqueria brings Mexico City’s street food scene to Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – One of Ann Arbor’s original spots for authentic Mexican street food is going strong after 12 years serving the city. When Tmaz Taqueria opened its first location on Packard Road in 2012, owner Cesar Hervert hoped to bring authentic food from his native Mexico City to Ann Arbor, opening one of the city’s first taquerias – a counter-service style of restaurant popular in Mexico that specializes in Central American street food.
Create your own one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day card
Finding the perfect Mother’s Day card to tell your mom just how much she means to you can be tough, so why not make your own card?. From colorful paper to ribbons, stencils, stamps, and beyond, Stampeddler Plus in downtown Northville is a shop that is filled with all the supplies you need to create your own special card. Margene Buckhave, the owner of Stampeddler Plus, appeared on “Live In The D” to show how to make a unique Mother’s Day card using a die cutting machine. Watch the video above to see her demonstration.
See how Carlyle Grill creates its vibrant blackberry margarita on Ann Arbor’s west side
ANN ARBOR, MI - Sometimes, all it takes is one small tweak to make you see a classic cocktail in a new light. The Carlyle Grill’s Blackberry Margarita fits this description aptly by incorporating a from-scratch blackberry sour mix, substituted for lime juice in the traditional margarita recipe. If...
'Mary Poppins' coming to St. Patrick in Brighton this month
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story listed the show's location as St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney. The error has been corrected. BRIGHTON — A production of "Mary Poppins, Jr." is coming to St. Patrick Catholic School in Brighton. The show will run May 17-19. Starring approximately 25 middle school students on-stage...
Stamps Gallery displays graduating class works at ‘Commence’
University of Michigan faculty and families of 2024 Stamps School Art & Design graduates flowed through the Stamps Gallery Friday afternoon for the graduating students’ exhibition: “Commence.” The gallery featured a wide range of student works including photography, film, sculpture, clothing and jewelry, all created by the Stamps Art & Design school graduating class.
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